Sterling Ridge Senior Living is hiring: Medication Technician Resident Assistant in Las Vegas

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Orders, stores and assists with medications according to Community and regulatory policy and procedure, and current physician orders Administer routine non-injectable, oral, rectal, or topical medications, following accepted practices, a as ordered by the physician Maintain accurate medication and treatment records Record medications or treatments administered or omitted on the resident’s clinical record sheet Record reasons a medication was omitted or if a PRN medication was given Record narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet Promptly report any medication errors made or noted. Complete appropriate forms Maintains service plans and may participate in Service Plan reviews when deemed appropriate by Health Services Director Receives reports from the previous shift Resident Assistants and Medication Tech(s) Reads the Communication Log and shower schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each day Documents in the Communication Log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day Assists residents with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, First Aid wound care, and communication with outside healthcare professionals Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions Documents care given adhering to Community policies and procedures Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Assures doors are alarmed during scheduled times Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments, clothing, and linen to the Health Services Director or Executive Director Completes an Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence, whether with a resident or coworker Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures, follows facility policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. And maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room Wears name tag at all times Assists residents moving in or out as directed Maintains current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting Oversees and monitors floor staff as acting supervisor in the absence of Health Services Director or Licensed Nurse EOE